Read Top Government > Judicial Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/child-victims-act-defeated-in-new-york-163101.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The New York State Senate defeated for the fifth time the bill known as the Child Victims Act, which would allow child abuse victims to file claims against predators after the time now allowed by law. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/arizona-turning-off-the-lights-on-photo-enforcement-cameras-163104.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In September of 2008, photo enforcement cameras went up across highways throughout Arizona. Less than two years later, they are being taken down. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/the-desimone-law-office-is-helping-houstonians-who-have-been-involved-in-auto-accidents-162826.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT To show their dedication to helping Houstonians who have been in traffic related accidents, the DeSimone Law Office is increasing its web presence with a new website and social marketing campaign. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/7/claude-girard-recognized-for-excellence-in-law-162772.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Claude Girard was recognized as a successful lawyer in business law in Canada http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/7/roger-n-braden-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-162786.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roger N. Braden aims to heighten awareness for the prevention of traumatic brain injuries occurring in the Commonwealth of Kentucky http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/roberts-law-group-pllc-adds-more-criminal-law-experience-with-new-associate-jesse-scharff-161043.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has added more criminal law experience to its legal team with the addition of associate Jesse Scharff. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/rewriting-miranda-eroding-the-right-to-remain-silent-162236.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through heavy exposure in print and visual media, the vast majority of Americans are well aware of their "right to remain silent" upon arrest. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/burg-simpson-attorney-wins-law-week-colorados-compleat-lawyer-award-2010-162187.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh and Jardine, P.C., is delighted to announce that Stephen J. Burg has won Law Week Colorado's Compleat Lawyer award for 2010. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/schwarzenegger-endorses-chelseas-law-161326.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On April 20, 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger endorsed California Assembly Bill 1844, named "Chelsea's Law," designed to strengthen criminal penalties for sexual offenders. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/roberts-admitted-to-practice-before-united-states-supreme-court-161024.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A. Patrick Roberts, a local criminal defense attorney and founder of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/a-new-sexting-bill-in-the-ohio-legislature-160934.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Ohio legislation is aimed at reducing the harmful effects of teen sexting. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/global-vision-technologies-hosting-facilities-0-downtime-during-recent-nashville-flood-160714.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT During the emergency situation, the city's infrastructure was considerably taxed - however, Global Vision Technologies, Inc., (GVT) and I.T. partner, Sungard never lost a beat - providing their clients with continued, exceptional hosting services. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/dna-testing-and-the-presumption-of-innocence-in-north-carolina-160436.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In response to new federal funding, the North Carolina Attorney General wants new laws to require all felony arrestees to provide DNA samples. Such a law has significant constitutional concerns. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/7/l-steven-platt-esq-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-legal-services-159769.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT L. Steven Platt specializes in labor and employment discrimination law http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/7/nora-poliakoff-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-159620.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nora Poliakoff celebrates a 15-year career as the Vice President of Sanofi-Aventis http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/florida-wrongful-death-actions-who-can-recover-damages-159267.htm Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Florida Statute section 768.21 spells out the rights of recovery for those who lose a loved one because of another's negligence. The wrongful death statute attempts to compensate those left behind. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/ronnie-lee-gardner-executed-by-firing-squad-in-utah-159290.htm Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Utah murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner was recently executed by firing squad. Some advocates urge that the death penalty should be abolished because it is costly, ineffective and prone to error. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/07/burg-simpson-shareholder-appointed-to-arapahoe-county-bar-association-board-of-directors-159104.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh and Jardine, P.C., is delighted to announce that shareholder David Hersh has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Arapahoe County Bar Association. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/theresa-m-erickson-the-surrogacy-lawyer-testifies-before-california-state-senate-in-support-of-legislation-to-strengthen-surrogacy-protections-for-intended-parents-158821.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT "This legislation would provide a measure of protection for these individuals who already are undergoing so much stress and don't need to feel they are risking their life savings to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents." - Theresa M. Erickson http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/6/cecil-key-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-158894.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Cecil Key, Esq. has been representing both foreign and domestic clients regarding their intellectual property matters for over thirteen years http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/grossman-attorneys-at-law-a-us-admiralty-maritime-law-firm-encourages-passage-of-the-security-protections-on-liability-act-spill-act-to-protect-american-families-and-not-ration-justice-158463.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT George Washington, who commanded our troops in the Revolutionary War against the British, once said: "the due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government". What would he say about rationing of justice in favor of BP? http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/medical-malpractice-filings-down-in-2009-largest-verdict-of-5-million-in-allegheny-county-158714.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The largest verdict in Pennsylvania in 2009 came out of Allegheny County. The case was won by Veronica A. Richards and Sandra S. Neuman of Richards and Richards, LLP on behalf of Mary Ellen Pfeifer. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/us-supreme-court-holds-an-accused-must-speak-to-remain-silent-158000.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT In Berghuis v. Thompkins, the Supreme Court made it clear that a person accused of a crime must explicitly invoke the right to remain silent; merely remaining silent is insufficient. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/supreme-court-narrows-right-to-remain-silent-158207.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the parameters of the Miranda decision, asserting that criminal suspects must now explicitly state to police that they're invoking their right to remain silent. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/6/thomas-fay-jd-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-legal-services-157935.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Thomas Fortune Fay, Esq. recognized for excellence in anti-terrorism law http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/expert-witness-firm-hires-fairchild-as-director-of-recruiting-157641.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bench and Bar Experts, a national Expert Witness Consulting firm hires Director of Recruiting. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/jury-awards-pedestrian-hit-by-drunk-driver-96855-sarasota-fl-157029.htm Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Attorney Jeff Luhrsen represented drunk driving victim, Erica Gombash, seeking acknowledgment of the wrongdoing and reimbursement of her past and future medical expenses. Ultimately, a Sarasota jury awarded Ms. Gombash a gross verdict of $96,855.00. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/who-will-hold-bp-liable-156467.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT As the oil continues to pour from the floor of the Gulf of Mexico in the Deepwater Horizon disaster, many people hurt by the catastrophe are wondering who will compensate them for their losses. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/liability-and-waivers-in-florida-156468.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The National Electronic Surveillance System estimates that in 2008 there were 18,868 emergency room visits from injuries suffered on amusement park and carnival rides. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/illinois-adoption-laws-156470.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Adopting a child is a very exciting time for a family. However, it also can be a very stressful time for the adopting parent, especially if he or she has is new to the process. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/6/edward-h-lee-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-156379.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Edward H. Lee celebrates 22 years in the legal field http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/criminal-attorney-john-macdonald-presents-at-the-rhode-island-department-of-the-public-defenders-office-on-precedent-set-by-the-supreme-courts-recent-immigration-ruling-in-padilla-v-kentucky-155488.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT In April and May of 2010, Attorney John MacDonald spoke to the attorneys in the trial unit of the Rhode Island Department of the Public Defender's Office about the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling in immigration case Padilla v. Kentucky. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/south-carolina-considering-raising-family-court-filing-fees-155219.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed a bill in May that he called a "back-door tax increase", which would boost fees for filings in family courts. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/workers-compensation-benefits-for-repetitive-motion-injuries-154964.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Although many people associate workers' compensation benefits with single incidents, it is also available for repetitive stress injuries that develop over time. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/legislature-to-consider-three-strikes-rule-for-drivers-convicted-of-dui-154963.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Proposed legislation in California would expand judicial authority to allow action against drunk drivers after three convictions regardless of whether they injured or killed anyone. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/6/cynthia-a-lange-jd-honored-by-professional-membership-organization-154860.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Cynthia A. Lange, JD focuses her practice on family law http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/06/state-of-california-oah-judicial-offices-awards-relocation-project-to-vbo-relo-agent-for-mayflower-transit-154507.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Premier moving and storage company in Temecula Valley accelerates rapid growth with second major contract in May. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/6/jim-l-zoellner-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-154629.htm Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jim L. Zoellner celebrates three years as a partner of Floyd, Skeren and Kelly, LLP http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/curbing-distracted-driving-will-save-lives-153818.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT As more and more of the population uses portable high-tech gadgets, an increasing number of people are injured or killed as a result of the distractions these devices cause. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/slip-and-falls-seemingly-simple-accidents-with-highly-complex-mechanics-153819.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT A simple slip-and-fall accident can result in devastating injury. A Rhode Island woman was awarded damages even though she was partly responsible for the fall. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/illinois-speed-limit-to-increase-153841.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Illinois Senate Executive Committee voted last month to advance a bill increasing the speed limit for all vehicles on interstates to the Senate floor. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/traumatic-brain-injury-no-longer-a-death-sentence-153842.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Two innovative treatments are offering hope to those suffering from what would have once been a life-ending or life-altering traumatic brain injury (TBI). http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/ohio-property-division-and-child-custody-153843.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Determining questions of property division and child custody is often the most contentious part of most divorces. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/toyotas-recalls-accelerate-push-for-tougher-auto-safety-standards-153845.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Tougher auto safety standards are being considered by Congress after the Toyota recalls. The bills would require new brake override systems, black box recorders and more governmental oversight. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/are-bay-area-roadways-safe-153846.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Driving in California is hard enough contending with crowded roadways and distracted drivers. To make matters worse, motorists are now dealing with the increasing danger of deteriorating roads. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/dui-arrests-in-pennsylvania-know-in-advance-what-you-should-do-153847.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Learn what to expect before you are pulled over on suspicion of DUI in Pennsylvania. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/holding-employers-liable-for-employee-wrongs-153848.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recently, the Nevada Supreme Court upheld a multimillion dollar damages award against an employer after its employees were involved in a drunk driving accident that resulted in death. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/standup-for-teen-driver-safety-153849.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Reports indicate that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for United States teenagers. A graduated driver license system may help keep teens safe. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/sentencing-guidelines-vary-widely-for-state-and-federal-drug-crimes-153850.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT A Washington man arrested with 11 pounds of methamphetamine and a pound of heroin was arraigned in federal court. He faces 10 years or more in federal prison. http://governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2010/05/badd-cyclists-rally-for-a-good-cause-153161.htm Thu, 27 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Group uses 2010 Amgen Tour as a tool to raise awareness of cell-phone safety concerns.